Arkansas State Civics Exam Study Guide

Question 1

The system of checks & balances and the separation of powers keeps each branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

One major responsibility for US citizens is to serve on a jury.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

US Senators are elected to serve 4-year terms.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

What is the capital of Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Little Rock

Question 5

The President is Commander in Chief of the military.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

There are four Amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which one doesn&#x27;t belong?

Accepted Answer

Citzens must pay to vote

Question 7

Life, liberty, and a jury trial are the three rights listed in the Declaration of Independence.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

How many amendments does the US Constitution have?

Accepted Answer

27

Question 9

The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to ______.

Accepted Answer

Announce our independence from Great Britain

Question 10

The first 12 Amendments to the Constitution are considered to be the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Freedom of religion means a person can practice any legal religion or they do not have to practice any religion.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

Accepted Answer

the states population

Question 13

Which of the following makes federal law?

Accepted Answer

Congress

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of power of the states?

Accepted Answer

make treaties

Question 15

What is the supreme law of the land?

Accepted Answer

Constitution

Question 16

What are the two parts that make up the US Congress?

Accepted Answer

Senate, House of Representatives

Question 17

What is the highest court in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the rights protected by the First Amendment

Accepted Answer

Bear Arms

Question 19

Which of the following is not one power of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

provides driver&#x27;s licenses

Question 20

Who is currently the Vice-President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Kamala Harris

Question 21

We elect a President for how many years?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 22

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Accepted Answer

Vice President

Question 23

President Biden is a member of the Republican Party.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

Which of the following is not one of the branches of government in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Monarch

Question 25

Name the two US Senators that currently represent Arkansas.

Accepted Answer

Tom Cotton, John Boozman

Question 26

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

Accepted Answer

President

Question 27

The first three words of the Constitution are "We the People."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Democrat, Republican

Question 29

What is the economic system in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Capitalist/Market

Question 30

What does the Constitution do?

Accepted Answer

All three answers are correct

Question 31

In what month do we vote for President?

Accepted Answer

November

Question 32

Name of our Representative for the 2nd District of Arkansas.

Accepted Answer

French Hill

Question 33

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Accepted Answer

advises the president

Question 34

The Vice-President signs new bills into law.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?

Accepted Answer

Speaker of the House

Question 36

What does the judicial branch do?

Accepted Answer

resolves disputes, reviews laws

Question 37

All members of the US House of Representatives are elected for 2-year terms.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

What is the name of the current Speaker of the House?

Accepted Answer

Nancy Pelosi

Question 39

Who is currently the President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Joe Biden

Question 40

Which of the following is not a right only for United States citizens?

Accepted Answer

vote in a federal election

Question 41

"Rule of law" means that everyone, even government leaders, must obey the law; no one is above the law.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 42

Currently, there are _____ voting members in the US House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

435

Question 43

The Speaker of the House is the one to veto bills

Accepted Answer

False

Question 44

Currently, there are _____ US Senators.

Accepted Answer

100

Question 45

US Senators are elected to represent who when they make it to Washington, DC.

Accepted Answer

All the people in the state.

Question 46

An amendment is a _____.

Accepted Answer

Change or addition to the Constitution

Question 47

Which of the following is not a Cabinet Department?

Accepted Answer

Treaties

Question 48

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

Accepted Answer

John Roberts

Question 49

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 50

Who is the current Governor of Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Asa Hutchinson

Arkansas State Civics Exam Study Guide

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